to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
ein Problem abdecken, ohne es wirklich zu beheben
"We can’t just patch over the security flaws."
"Wir können die Sicherheitslücken nicht einfach abdecken."
intelligence or brainpower
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
value for the money spent; a good deal
to be promoted to higher positions over time
to wear formal or special clothes
to rush to complete something before a deadline